An Introduction To International Varieties Of English

Author : Laurie Bauer
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781474408448

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Introduction to International Varieties of English by Laurie Bauer Pdf

This book looks at native speaker varieties of English, considering how and why they differ in terms of their pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. It shows how the major national varieties of English have developed, why similar causes have given rise to different effects in different parts of the world, and how the same problems of description arise in relation to all 'colonial' Englishes.It covers varieties of English spoken in Britain, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Falkland Islands.Key FeaturesIntroductory text, presupposes a minimum of previous knowledgeFocuses on common traits rather than on individual varietiesInformed by latest research on dialect mixingExercises included with each chapterReferences for further reading in each chapter

Author : Laurie Bauer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : English language Dialects
ISBN : OCLC:1284815440

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An Introduction to International Varieties of English by Laurie Bauer Pdf

Author : Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781351756570

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International English by Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah Pdf

From Singapore to Scotland, Canada to the Channel Islands, Namibia to New Zealand and beyond, International English takes you on a fascinating journey through the varieties of English spoken around the world. Comparisons across the varieties provide a comprehensive guide to differences in phonetics, phonology, grammar and vocabulary, making this a useful resource for teachers of English as a foreign language and linguistics students alike. This sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to include the following: new sections on the Death of RP, Estuary English, Multicultural London English, the Dublin accent and Fijian English; updated material on RP phonology, New Zealand English phonology, Australian English lexis, North American English lexis and the Northern Cities Chain Shift; revised and updated references and bibliography. This textbook comes with free-to-download MP3 files at www.routledge.com/9781138233690, which demonstrate the different varieties featured in the book – ideal for use in class, at home or on the move. International English remains a key and indispensable resource for teachers and students, and is essential reading for anyone studying varieties of English in a global context.

Author : Diane Davies
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317878148

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Varieties of Modern English by Diane Davies Pdf

The 'story' of English is continually re-told and re-written, as more and more people use the language and have a part in shaping the way it develops. Varieties of Modern English provides a critical introduction to the study of regional, social, gendered, context- and medium-related varieties of the language, and explores some of the debates concerning the role and impact of English in different parts of the world today. Beginning by outlining the main types of variation in language, the book focuses on the link between language or dialect and the construction of both group and individual identities. Issues of identity are crucial to chapters on the roots of Modern English, on gender and English, on ethnicity and English and on English as an international language. As well as looking at a range of 'users' of the language, Davies also explores many of its 'uses' and modes, including the English of literary texts, advertising, newspaper reporting and commentary, political speeches, email and text messaging. Written in a discursive, student-friendly style, the book also provides: * A rich mix of illustrative material * End-of-chapter Activities and related Comments at the end of the book * Suggestions for further reading Varieties of Modern English provides a thought-provoking overview of its subject and will be invaluable reading for students of English Language and Linguistics.

Author : Laurie Bauer
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781474400459

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Introduction to International Varieties of English by Laurie Bauer Pdf

This book looks at native speaker varieties of English, considering how and why they differ in terms of their pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and spelling. It shows how the major national varieties of English have developed, why similar causes have given rise to different effects in different parts of the world, and how the same problems of description arise in relation to all 'colonial' Englishes.It covers varieties of English spoken in Britain, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Falkland Islands.Key FeaturesIntroductory text, presupposes a minimum of previous knowledgeFocuses on common traits rather than on individual varietiesInformed by latest research on dialect mixingExercises included with each chapterReferences for further reading in each chapter

Author : Diane Davies
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317878155

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Varieties of Modern English by Diane Davies Pdf

The 'story' of English is continually re-told and re-written, as more and more people use the language and have a part in shaping the way it develops. Varieties of Modern English provides a critical introduction to the study of regional, social, gendered, context- and medium-related varieties of the language, and explores some of the debates concerning the role and impact of English in different parts of the world today. Beginning by outlining the main types of variation in language, the book focuses on the link between language or dialect and the construction of both group and individual identities. Issues of identity are crucial to chapters on the roots of Modern English, on gender and English, on ethnicity and English and on English as an international language. As well as looking at a range of 'users' of the language, Davies also explores many of its 'uses' and modes, including the English of literary texts, advertising, newspaper reporting and commentary, political speeches, email and text messaging. Written in a discursive, student-friendly style, the book also provides: * A rich mix of illustrative material * End-of-chapter Activities and related Comments at the end of the book * Suggestions for further reading Varieties of Modern English provides a thought-provoking overview of its subject and will be invaluable reading for students of English Language and Linguistics.

Author : Dennis Freeborn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : English language
ISBN : 750620701X

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Varieties of English by Dennis Freeborn Pdf

Author : Edgar W. Schneider
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780521888462

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English Around the World by Edgar W. Schneider Pdf

A lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, setting a range of global varieties in their historical and social contexts.

Author : Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134671304

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International English by Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah Pdf

From Scotland to Singapore, Canada to the Channel Islands, Namibia to New Zealand and beyond, International English takes you on a fascinating journey through the varieties of Standard English spoken around the world. Comparisons across the varieties provide a comprehensive guide to differences in phonetics, phonology, grammar and vocabulary, providing a useful resource for teachers of English as a foreign language and linguistics students alike. In this fifth edition the authors have added a new discussion of what Standard English really is, as well as an outline of typologies of varieties of English including ELF 'English as a lingua franca'. This new material will be of particular interest to teachers and advanced learners of English as a foreign or second language as well as students of sociolinguistics, English language and language variation. MP3 files, ideal for use in class, at home or on the move, are free to download from our website, www.hodderplus.com/linguistics, and feature audio examples from throughout the text. The new material, coupled with a thorough updating of the remaining text and references, ensures that International English will remain a favourite and indispensable resource for teachers and students for many years to come.

Author : Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:56585131

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International English by Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah Pdf

Author : Arthur Hughes,Peter Trudgill
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0340614463

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English Accents and Dialects by Arthur Hughes,Peter Trudgill Pdf

This is a unique introductory survey of the main regional and social varieties of English spoken in the British Isles. In the book, the authors discuss accent and dialect in the broader framework of language variation, including phonetic, phonological, grammatical, lexical, historical and stylistic differences. This is followed by a survey of the speech of twelve different areas of the British Isles. The cassette which accompanies the book consists of edited interviews (all transcribed in the book) with speakers from each of the different areas. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and includes an entirely new chapter on Received Pronunciation. The cassette now includes recordings of three different varieties of RP speech. Entirely new sections, with corresponding recordings, have been added on Lowland Scots, Devon and Dublin speech.

Author : Zoltan Kovecses
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781551112299

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American English by Zoltan Kovecses Pdf

This book is a cultural-historical (rather than purely linguistic) introduction to American English. The first part consists of a general account of variation in American English. It offers concise but comprehensive coverage of such topics as the history of American English; regional, social and ethnic variation; variation in style (including slang); and British and American differences. The second part of the book puts forward an account of how American English has developed into a dominant variety of the English language. It focuses on the ways in which intellectual traditions such as puritanism and republicanism, in shaping the American world view, have also contributed to the distinctiveness of American English.

Author : Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0340808349

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International English by Peter Trudgill,Jean Hannah Pdf

Over the years since first publication in 1982, International English has established its place as the only text which gives a good overview of the linguistics characteristics of varieties of English around the world. In order to keep up with research that has been conducted over the past 6 years, the authors have completely reworked and rewritten their chapter on the Caribbean/ The book now also includes a new chapter on "lesser-known Englishes" covering those varieties spoken in such places as the Channel Islands, Bermuda, and the Bahamas as well as African countries such as Botswana and Namibia. This new material, coupled with a thorough updating of the remaining text and references ensures that the book will remain a favourite and indispensable resource for teachers and students for many years to come.

Author : Carolina P. Amador Moreno
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : English language
ISBN : 1845533704

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An Introduction to Irish English by Carolina P. Amador Moreno Pdf

This book is a general introduction to the English spoken in Ireland, its most characteristic features, and its historical development. It provides a practical introduction to the topic of Irish English (also known as Hiberno-English), the variety of English that arose in Ireland as a consequence of contact between the Irish and the English languages. As well as looking at the specific examples where substratum from Irish can be observed, the book analyses other features unique to Irish English, from different perspectives (taking into account, for example, the pragmatic implications of certain syntactic structures in current spoken Irish English). It offers the reader a comprehensive coverage of the history and most salient features of this variety of English, while discussing key concepts such as bilingualism and language shift. The material is presented in a simple and accessible manner. It encourages the reader to discuss and think critically about some of the topics and to use the last section of each chapter as a basis for further investigation. An Introduction to Irish English contains exercises and practical activities with each chapter, as well as suggestions for further reading. It deals with both real data and fictional representations of this variety and it includes excerpts from Literature, media and film scripts, as well as other contexts, including everyday conversation, political debates, newspapers, e-mail, blogs, etc.

Author : Raymond Hickey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780470656419

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A Dictionary of Varieties of English by Raymond Hickey Pdf

A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world. Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of ‘New Englishes’, sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change. Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication